Biography of Noah Webster

Noah Webster (* 16. October 1758 in West Hartford; † 28. May 1843 in New Haven) was an amerikanischer Lexikograf, Rechtschreibreformer, Publizist, Übersetzer und Schriftsteller. He was 84 years old. He was married to Rebecca Greenleaf Webster. He had at least 7 children (1 son and 6 daughters). His education included Yale College and Yale University. His faith was Congregational churches. He was awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was buried at Grove Street Cemetery.